This man is trying to save my life and he doesn’t even know it. I’ve never heard someone describe life and the human condition the way he did. I spend far too much time worrying about shit I can’t control or worrying about shit that hasn’t even happened yet but I need to lean to relax and to soften if I plan to stand on my feet. And damn that “Loosen the noose on the rope” line fucking choked me up. I have to believe that as long as I keep fighting, I will be ok
❤❤ big hug to you. On some of my darkest days, my scared days, my happy days parts of things Ren has said pop into my mind and like said they are a companion to us.
My sister hung herself right before this video came out. I always think of her when I hear that part “loosen the noose on the rope.” And it makes me tear up a lil bit from time to time, I just wish she could’ve heard this before she did it. She had been through a lot tho, more than anyone person ever should, and so have I, our family had it hard in a very short amount of time, and she had it the worst out of us all. Now, I’m the only one of all my parents children left, they all died well before their time, and I feel so lonely sometimes, but this song makes me feel a little bit better bc I also have auto immunity and schizophrenia (or so I’ve been told, idk if I believe it… 🤷🏼♀️) and a few other debilitating diseases at a young age and the medical community has most certainly let me down also, just like Ren….. so much within this song that I can relate to, and that’s what makes me feel a little bit better, the fact that there’s someone else going through similar things and can understand what I’m going through too.
My man, I gotta tell you…I’ve watched Hi Ren at least 100 times in the past week, and I’ve also watched at least 100 reaction videos to it. Out of all of them, even ones broken down by psychologists and music teachers, yours was the one to hit the nail on the head from the very beginning. Every part, especially towards the end when you said “this is a third person” The real Ren. I got chills all over again. I honestly believe this piece of art is the greatest bit of music since the turn of the millennium. Ren is highly in tune with himself and a pretty evolved human in that manner. I also believe you are as well. Great breakdown. Keep up the good work.
OK I'm not alone, I also have been running the gauntlet of reactions. I want someone to also feel this as deeply as I do so it's nice to see that. I gotta give it some time and come back to the reactions though because it's getting muttled and this song doesn't deserve that, it's too masterful for it to loose effect.... Even though I still get goosebumps and tear up I don't wanna lose that hahaha😂
I suffer with depression and I've been to the darkest place in my soyl. Learning to accept and embrace your demons, live with them and overpower them is how you live life. I'm grateful for every day I wake. Your reaction is on point, well done. Love life people, hard or not! ❤
I disagree. It's 2 people. Good vs evil. Evil is easy. Choose good, almost always the harder path. It is more rewarding, even if you are the only one who witnesses it.
What you said about the battle between good and evil, is actually exactly what Ren wrote in a poem and performed in a live gig somewhere in Brighton... You can find it on UA-cam too.... Here's a transcription of that poem. There's this lie that we have either Yin or Yang. We are neither, and we are both. We are Apollo, and we are Dionysus. We are Jesus, and we are Judas. We are the healing hands of Mother Theresa, and we are the poisonous tongue of Adolf Hitler. We do not solely walk a path of good, nor do we walk tread a path of evil. We simply walk. And if we choose to rain down judgement based on some self-inflated moral code, We forget that we are but a few decisions or a few mistakes away from becoming demons, Or we're a few good deeds away from becoming angels. Our actions cannot be placed into black and white boxes, For there is beauty within destruction, And there is ugliness within perfection. -Ren- Great reaction by the way!!! I subscribed
I just wanna say I LOVED your reaction. There's this idea that every reaction to Hi Ren had to be quiet and sullen and full of tears...and like me, you proved you can be hyped AF about this performance and still understand how serious and weighty it is. You're the best!
When I first saw this video I watched it for 3 hours straight. The next day and every day after I've watched every reaction video I could because I want to see people's reaction on hearing this for the first time. Your reaction is my favorite! Ren made something that contains genius and truth which makes art so powerful it is magic. Thank you!
I watched a reaction where the guy said 'its not something you'd listen to again and again' I was like ohh shit this performance has been on 'loop' all day. One month later I've gone down the Ren rabbit hole and feel stronger and less lonely. I am so grateful to have 'stu.mbled' across Ren. Pure and raw, love it, love Ren.
Subscribed this morning because I saw Rens post shouting you out. I’m staying because of you man. One of if not the best Ren reactions I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Thanks man. Now I gotta go watch all of your other reactions to Ren and then more.
"I wanna punch 2 dolphins and a squirrel in the nuts this is 🔥" 🤣🤣🤣 You cracked me up with this bro hahaha I love it.. And yes Ren is try artist as lots already mentioned I highly recommend to do The tales of Jenny and Screech (full) defo looking forward seeing your reaction to it.
Holy shit dude your reaction is so on point it feels like you’ve seen this before, and if you have you’re a hell of an actor. Either way this review is on fire and you said he’s AMAZING and a GENIUS right out the gate, and that’s actually even an understatement! There’s nobody like him and I don’t think there’s ever been anyone like him, or there will ever be another one like him. He is a one of one and they threw out the mold after he was born. Last thing, when you said I don’t know what I did to deserve this but “Thank You”. Bro that is one of the most AMAZING BEAUTIFUL things someone could ever say about someone or their art. I hope he comes across your reaction one day because he does watch a lot of them and comment on them. He’s very reachable. Said beautifully bro. I feel the same way.
Another vote here for the tale of Jenny and Screech (full). Ren is so important to humanity, the world needs to not just hear him, but to LISTEN, just like you did.
"What in the blue alien from fifth element is going on here?" That made me burst out laughing. Fabulous contrast with the way you were staring intently at the screen by the end as he delivered his monologue. One of your best reactions I've seen, to a song/rap/guitar masterclass/performance/story, (what do we even call it?), that captured me the moment I saw it. Great job.
You're the first reactor I've seen that has noticed there's 3 characters in there, huge props for this reaction. My view is that the first two characters are the shoulder demon and the actual Ren having a battle of wills. The third character that comes in after the "News Flash" is the eternal Hope but is channeled through Ren. I've never before heard a song as powerful and deep as this. It gives me goosebumps every time.
I understood it a little differently. There's Ren's two sides, that's two. Then there's the devil, and then there's God, both of whom speak through him. That's how I understood it. The human soul is a battleground between those two eternal forces. It's brilliantly done.
@@zergnub7426 No its a talk between himself and his mental state. As ren said at the end he is human, not god, not speaking for god. He is ren and thats whats important. If it was a battle between the devil and god going on through him it'd cheapen the message hes trying to send. Ren has gone through his life dealing with nonstop sickness and psychosis which literally manifested in hearing another voice in his head and this is him portraying that as hes on his road to recovery
There are 4, at first its Rens depression vs Ren, as Ren gets closer to overcoming his depression, the real enemy, afraid he is about to lose, shows himself as the spirit of Satan, then the last verse is in the spirit of Christ, as it speaks of returning from the east to set the beast on the ocean floor. Christ is hope, among other titles.
"What in the 'Blue Alien from 5th Element' is going on here!??"... Ren just got to Canada for treatment's a couple times a week & could be there for up to 6mo's... but he brilliantly pre-recorded song's/vid's & will be releasing them in due time. Thanks for reacting to this. Stay "fYEaaaH", man. Also... he literally visualized his lyrics. Tiny light in the back casting a darker shadow in front of the brightest light showing lightest shadow. Him being sickly/stiff, then loosening up. Standing (growing) & fluidly moving about in full expression while his feet stay planted. ((iMo))
Seriously this guy has become the most impressive new act in the entire music world he is something special if he is in western Canada I would gladly bring him a coffee and let him know how his art has affected my life in monumentally positive ways
I cried.. I cried like a baby. The depression and anxiety I feel on a daily basis was gripping my stomach all the way through this song. The emotions this song pulls from u is absolutely incredible it was haunting beautiful scary just such a ride of emotions just amazing
Yo brother Ray, back to watch this (your first exposure to our Ren) knowing now these days what a RENegade Preacher you are - spreading Ren wherever and however you can - so much so in fact that Ren himself just shouted you out. SO cool watching your initial amazement at this man and his benevolent art.
@RENegade4lifee LOL yeah I love when he starts throwing things at Federico saying stuff like Ren you can't just start rapping like that and making those noises my brother from another mother of another color LOL 😆
That was my thought as well, the first time I heard him… confirmed on my next Ren viewing, tales of Jenny and Screech. After Diving head first into the “Ren rabbit hole”…. He is that and sooo much more. Hug
Not sure how I slept on this reaction. Man, you killed this! The highs and lows… you rode them like a champ! I love that you didn’t hold back… I could see that the monologue touched your soul. Thank you for the transparency!
I'm not a fan of people who pause this often, or give speeches between pauses bit you have such a energetic approach and you express yourself well. Maybe that is why I can say your reaction to Ren is one of the best reactions thus far. 😎
I can’t tell you how many times I keep coming back. Just to get my emotions out. I’m so controlled most of the time but in these minutes I’m dancing I’m singing(I sound like a beagle🤣) I’m crying and smiling and learning something new about myself everytime.
I subscribed because of this video. I’m also a sufferer. Thanks for being open about it. It helps the community to speak about it. Especially amongst us men. We bottle this sh*t too much and the voice starts to win. I realize we don’t know each other, but I’ll tell you as I would anyone else who suffers from depression, I’m here if you need to talk. Much love and thanks for being you.
I also love that you commented on the "the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope,"; very powerful lyrics that leads into the previous phrase about Hope. I love watching who reacts to those lyrics and who doesn't. I found a friend that hanged himself 7 years ago, so those lyrics paint a picture for me in my mind, a reminder, and a flood of emotions. again, great reaction :)
Ive been caught in a very enjoyable rabbit hole of first reactions to hi ren and no matter how many times i listen it grabs me every me. I truely think this will go down in history as one of the true standouts of all time. Ive been a huge fan of ren for a few years now and he has too many brilliant songs to pick out a few he is a musical genius and I'm thrilled he's finally getting the attention he deserves
I see the progress of the story as Ren talking with the darkness inside him, and then there's that rough peice where the darkness shows that he's not just inside Ren he's been in everyone from the dawn of time. And then you get the counter argument from Hope. Absolute art!
"I don't know what i did to deserve this." I've literally watched 100s of reactions to this song. You earned a sub and a big thank you. Not sure why it took so long to find you, but I'm glad I did 😂
"What in the blue alien from 5th element is going on?" I just woke up the house busting up laughing, you're hilarious Ray. I actually had a dream about you watching this and it's 5am here I just got up and here it is. Thank you for making me smile I needed it today ❤️ to you and the family ❤️
I've watched almost all of the reaction vids to Hi Ren, and this is the best. You called it right from the start. Your breakdown as the song progressed was perfection. Thanks. I only discovered Ren a couple of nights ago and I've listened to this song about fifty times already...and every time I tear up before the end. He's the best thing to come along in a looooong time.
I had never heard of dude before this. I am speechless. Flabbergasted !! My man is talented! Thank you for the reaction and the introduction Ray!!!!!! FIREEEEEEEEEEEEE 💥💥
When considering suicide and attempt it but something stops you … HOPE, it’s still within you and that’s why you don’t go through with it. This is a powerful song and so beautifully and accurately describes the inner demons we all possess to one degree or another. Great reaction! Wow!!
THANK YOU SIR! 🙋♀️❤️🔥❤️🔥🎶🎶🎶🎶 TRILOGY next plz!🙏 It will BLOW YOUR MIND! 😱🤯🤣The Hunger is ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥TOO!🤷♀️ I think he's dropping a new one tomorrow? 🤔 He is a BRILLIANT ARTIST! 👏
Seeing how #HiREN is getting the much needed and deserved attention, makes me happy. Ren settled himself under my skin and no matter how many times I hear or see his music, it get‘s to me on such a deep level, no other Artist is capable of in that magnitude. Liked your reaction, subbed as a consequence. Check out the ‚Tales Trilogy (Jenny, Screech, Violet)‘ and also Money Game, his work with Sam Tompkins and the Band the Big Push. Am sure that a Man of taste such as yourself will appreciate the work REN has been putting out for years. The man is in another Level entirely. Much Love.
Just found Ren about a week ago and I’ve probably seen every reaction to this song there is. Something about seeing how different people connect with it. I am going through depression right now and feel very connected to this song. He has given me hope that I can come out on top. I hope I’m as strong as Ren. Looking forward to more reactions of him, also his new song drops TODAY! Probably going to be straight fire so hope to see a reaction on that! Great reaction, been watching you since close to the beginning of your channel! Much love
Wow! Love how Ren is helping and watching reactions. I love this reactor too. So glad you are here! I have mental health challenges and Ren has been great! Because I don't feel misunderstood. Take care. And hope you continue to connect and feel that. ❤
That was unbelievable! first time like a decade I heard something that mind blowing original. Also great reaction man, Just found your channel and the passion & enthusiasm for the music is contagious! Not sure how I ended up here but glad i did.
I've watched many reactions cause this song is very interesting to the least, and you had some very strong points that I have not thought of or heard from others. interesting how you dissected what you saw and heard. ..Bravo... on your thoughts...
great reaction man !! He's like modern day punk , he has blown all the stale music away and makes you rethink what music can be and just how powerful it can be
Your reaction was epic! I’ve been watching reactions to Ren for almost a year now, I love seeing people watching his videos. Since I can’t experience it for the first time ever again-I’m sorta hooked on watching other people see Ren for the first time! Wonderful, intelligent reaction from you. Thank you! Laura from Baltimore Maryland USA
Your reaction was on point with mine. I've watched about 10 reactions of this, and everyone loved it. But no one saw the beauty I saw in it, but you. This kid is a genius. Some of the best songs. Come from the best stories we live through ourselves. He just tells his story so sublimely. He needs a record deal, without being tainted by the underbelly of Hollywood.
After watching dozens of Ren reactions by you, I wanted to come back and rewatch this video. Love how you went from not knowing who Ren was to being a big fan of his, just like I have. And your reactions are always hilarious and entertaining
Of all the reaction videos I've watched in the past three days since I first saw Hi Ren the first time myself( and I have watched *many*) I absolutely love the ones where they, like you, know what's going on right away. While Ren's story is his own I think there are so many of us who struggle with the darkness and our own inner monologue telling us we are worthless, or when ever we show a stint of light and hope tell us we're getting too full of ourselves. Great reaction, man. Great insight and great emotional awareness.
VIBE 100% best reaction video for HI REN I have seen and couldn't agree with you enough! He is a serious talent and a gem that I am sure has helped a ton of our fellow neighbors deal with depression and mental illness! Keep up the work brotha' Love ya KB
Yooo I was driving to work this morning thinking how you would love this... Thank you for the awesome reaction. He has a new one dropping today at 2pm est called "Sick Boi" thanks for your reactions my man Ray 💪🙏✌️
I've only started your reaction, but you said (paraphrasing), "This is art. This is a genre of its own." Exactly! Here is what I wrote on the "official version" comment section after hearing it twice... "Genre? What genre. REN is a genre." Okay, back to your reaction! You called out his look of 'doubt' when he insists that he's fine and he's a genus. You're GOOD!! Back to it (I'm reacting to your reaction! LOL). I REALLY liked your commentary after the profound line, "I am the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope.' That almost knocked me out of my chair the first time I heard it. It STILL gives me goosebumps sometimes after easily 50 listens. You exclaimed, "I LOVE HIM!!!" That was so gratifying to see! Completely from the heart!! Your 'conclusions' and closing commentary were some of the most powerful and profound I have heard from any reactor (I've listened to a BUNCH)! Thank you. First time listener to your channel. Liked and subscribed!
Best reaction I've seen to this hands down!!! Watch the lights and hard beat from one to the other. I didn't notice the first 50 times i watched this but before one note or word he was wheeled in by a pig/ butcher!!! DEEP!!! Grammy, interview with Oprah , number one hits... He's just amazing!!!! Last video even remotely close to this was Thriller and still apples and oranges!!!❤
lol, "What in the Blue Alien from 5th element is going on here?!" haha. Awesome reaction video! subbed! genius song. I 2nd the other comments that recommend his Trilogy video (Jenny and Screech + Violet) to watch next!
Hands down the best reaction/interpretation of this song, especially in the end! You're definitely a vibe and I appreciate you. Liked, subscribed, and going to check out more of your videos. And I low key wish I could go through the phone for a big unc hug ❤️
Mad respect to you Ray for recognizing the depths this guy went to. Loved it. I'm here for all your Ren reactions. My suggestions: 1. The Tale of Jenny and Screech: ua-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/v-deo.html 2. Money Game part 2: ua-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/v-deo.html 3. The Hunger: ua-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/v-deo.html
I have watched more reactions to Ren & this song than I can count. You, are the first one to nail it on the name & by his words. So many think he has split personality, or it's demons, or other things. You got it. Thank you. I'm living with, successfully, I hope, severe depression & have dealt with the evil shit side of my broken brain for 52 years. "Hi Ren" shows this struggle better than anything I've ever seen. Again, thank you.
I've also one of the guys who watched over 100 reaction videos, and this is one of the best reactions I have seen so far! You were spot on with your analysis. Thanks for this moment.
What I love most about Hi Ren reactions... The strange look at the very first vocals...compared to the end of it, when the vocals come again... head boping
I love watching these reaction videos as Ren takes you on his journey! The very low and very high emotions he brings up that no one can be prepared for. Buckle up & get out the tissues!
There are a bunch of great songs from Ren and friends but I'd suggest the trilogy for another AMAZING story. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) is what it's called. It's actually three songs but in one 13 minute video in order. You'll love him more. I would say, make the popcorn before that video since for a 13 minute video it tells the story that feels like three seasons of your favorite (dark) Netflix show. PS I so hope Ren sees this. I believe he will love your reaction and he checks out (it seems) 90% of the reactions. He does have a new video coming out tomorrow (1CST and has said he will be in the comments starting around 12:30 CST). However, you still should check out the trilogy .
I'm in the hundreds I think already in Hi Ren reactions. I've written about it and talked so much about it...and yet you managed to give me a new insight and a new perspective...hats off
I absolutely LOVE your love for Ren! The way you support and advocate for him, speaks volumes about your character.💯💯💯💖💖💖I have so much love for all of us who stand behind Ren 10 toes down. No matter what!👏👏👏💖💖💖💯💯💯 #Ren4eva My absolute favorite reaction for "Hi Ren", hands down!!!👏👏👏💖💖💖
I first watched Hi 5 days ago and felt so many different levels of blown away that I’ve watched about 20 reaction videos since then to see if I was just crazy in feeling so much. Lots of then mentioned Ren’s talent and vulnerability and creativity are tops, and a few stated thank you to Ren because they knew his video was helping people, but you are the first reactor to fully understand what Ren was saying and to have such a powerful I love you Ren reaction. That is exactly how I felt. So much truth and honestly and pain, still makes me cry when I see it and I’m so happy that it’s blowing up so hard. Peace and thank you
I realize you'll never see this message but i gotta say it anyways. I got introduced to ren and you both via this video!! So thank you! Have watched it numerous times and nobody breaks it down like u do
This man is trying to save my life and he doesn’t even know it. I’ve never heard someone describe life and the human condition the way he did. I spend far too much time worrying about shit I can’t control or worrying about shit that hasn’t even happened yet but I need to lean to relax and to soften if I plan to stand on my feet. And damn that “Loosen the noose on the rope” line fucking choked me up. I have to believe that as long as I keep fighting, I will be ok
❤❤ big hug to you. On some of my darkest days, my scared days, my happy days parts of things Ren has said pop into my mind and like said they are a companion to us.
Keep dancing ❤
@@Manotaur1 thank you brother, I will 🙏🏻
My sister hung herself right before this video came out. I always think of her when I hear that part “loosen the noose on the rope.” And it makes me tear up a lil bit from time to time, I just wish she could’ve heard this before she did it. She had been through a lot tho, more than anyone person ever should, and so have I, our family had it hard in a very short amount of time, and she had it the worst out of us all. Now, I’m the only one of all my parents children left, they all died well before their time, and I feel so lonely sometimes, but this song makes me feel a little bit better bc I also have auto immunity and schizophrenia (or so I’ve been told, idk if I believe it… 🤷🏼♀️) and a few other debilitating diseases at a young age and the medical community has most certainly let me down also, just like Ren….. so much within this song that I can relate to, and that’s what makes me feel a little bit better, the fact that there’s someone else going through similar things and can understand what I’m going through too.
@@Lift_Eachother_Up Yesss!!!!
My man, I gotta tell you…I’ve watched Hi Ren at least 100 times in the past week, and I’ve also watched at least 100 reaction videos to it. Out of all of them, even ones broken down by psychologists and music teachers, yours was the one to hit the nail on the head from the very beginning. Every part, especially towards the end when you said “this is a third person” The real Ren. I got chills all over again. I honestly believe this piece of art is the greatest bit of music since the turn of the millennium. Ren is highly in tune with himself and a pretty evolved human in that manner. I also believe you are as well. Great breakdown. Keep up the good work.
OK I'm not alone, I also have been running the gauntlet of reactions. I want someone to also feel this as deeply as I do so it's nice to see that. I gotta give it some time and come back to the reactions though because it's getting muttled and this song doesn't deserve that, it's too masterful for it to loose effect.... Even though I still get goosebumps and tear up I don't wanna lose that hahaha😂
I suffer with depression and I've been to the darkest place in my soyl. Learning to accept and embrace your demons, live with them and overpower them is how you live life. I'm grateful for every day I wake. Your reaction is on point, well done. Love life people, hard or not! ❤
I disagree. It's 2 people. Good vs evil.
Evil is easy. Choose good, almost always the harder path. It is more rewarding, even if you are the only one who witnesses it.
I came here to say this 8 months later only to find this😂😂😂 Ditto😂
I agree with Ray: there is the “good” one, the “evil” one and the third one that integrates the other two-the “coin with two different sides”
"He's rapping.. with his FACE".
This comment killed me 🤣
😅
Some people bury their demons. Ren taught his to play guitar, and did a duet with him.
❤❤❤
This is an amazing analysis.
Wow. Yaaas.
“I wanna punch 2 dolphins and a squirrels in the nuts! This is fire!”
Has to be the best reaction comment I’ve heard 😂😂😂
That comment floored me lmfao
Ren: "The tale of Jenny and Screech" and then "Violets Tale" in that order. be prepared to be blown away.
It's all in one video as trilogy
Yes, absolutely....
Please and thank you
CHECK REN OUT TRYING TO CHANGE HUMANITY UNLISTED VIDEO ua-cam.com/video/gTxTyZglwAY/v-deo.html
Yes best way to embrace Ren ✌️❤️🏴
Yes Violet, Jenny & Screech all awesome!
What you said about the battle between good and evil, is actually exactly what Ren wrote in a poem and performed in a live gig somewhere in Brighton... You can find it on UA-cam too....
Here's a transcription of that poem.
There's this lie that we have either Yin or Yang.
We are neither, and we are both.
We are Apollo, and we are Dionysus.
We are Jesus, and we are Judas.
We are the healing hands of Mother Theresa, and we are the poisonous tongue of Adolf Hitler.
We do not solely walk a path of good, nor do we walk tread a path of evil.
We simply walk.
And if we choose to rain down judgement based on some self-inflated moral code,
We forget that we are but a few decisions or a few mistakes away from becoming demons,
Or we're a few good deeds away from becoming angels.
Our actions cannot be placed into black and white boxes,
For there is beauty within destruction,
And there is ugliness within perfection.
-Ren-
Great reaction by the way!!!
I subscribed
Thank you for sharing, I had no idea this existed
"What in the blue alien from 5th Element is going on here?" has to be the best reaction I have heard to the intro of this song 😂
“I wanna punch two dolphins and a squirrel in the nuts”
I’m dead 😂😂😂
I just wanna say I LOVED your reaction. There's this idea that every reaction to Hi Ren had to be quiet and sullen and full of tears...and like me, you proved you can be hyped AF about this performance and still understand how serious and weighty it is. You're the best!
When I first saw this video I watched it for 3 hours straight. The next day and every day after I've watched every reaction video I could because I want to see people's reaction on hearing this for the first time. Your reaction is my favorite! Ren made something that contains genius and truth which makes art so powerful it is magic. Thank you!
I watched a reaction where the guy said 'its not something you'd listen to again and again' I was like ohh shit this performance has been on 'loop' all day. One month later I've gone down the Ren rabbit hole and feel stronger and less lonely. I am so grateful to have 'stu.mbled' across Ren. Pure and raw, love it, love Ren.
@@wikihamilton2327 I really hope Ren draws strength back from knowing he's given so many people strength and hope.
Rosalie reacts is also a realllly good one
@@michaelbourquin181 it is!
same hear...💯
You are the first American I have seen who actually got it instantly......finally, thank goodness.
Subscribed this morning because I saw Rens post shouting you out. I’m staying because of you man. One of if not the best Ren reactions I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Thanks man. Now I gotta go watch all of your other reactions to Ren and then more.
I love it the way you progressed from not knowing Ren to falling in love with his art.
"I wanna punch 2 dolphins and a squirrel in the nuts this is 🔥" 🤣🤣🤣 You cracked me up with this bro hahaha I love it.. And yes Ren is try artist as lots already mentioned I highly recommend to do The tales of Jenny and Screech (full) defo looking forward seeing your reaction to it.
Bro, that line had me dying 🤣🤣🤣
That part
I woke up my wife I laughed so loud.. totally worth it!!😂🤣🤣
READ THIS: I've watched 50+ reactions to this song and YOUR'S is one one of my FAVORITES. I watched it twice. You're awesome.
I appreciate that
Agreed! I really appreciate your emotional sensitivity… thank you!
Twice? :):):) I might have a problem 😂😂
I keep coming back to this reaction!!
Holy shit dude your reaction is so on point it feels like you’ve seen this before, and if you have you’re a hell of an actor. Either way this review is on fire and you said he’s AMAZING and a GENIUS right out the gate, and that’s actually even an understatement! There’s nobody like him and I don’t think there’s ever been anyone like him, or there will ever be another one like him. He is a one of one and they threw out the mold after he was born. Last thing, when you said I don’t know what I did to deserve this but “Thank You”. Bro that is one of the most AMAZING BEAUTIFUL things someone could ever say about someone or their art. I hope he comes across your reaction one day because he does watch a lot of them and comment on them. He’s very reachable. Said beautifully bro. I feel the same way.
This was my first watch brother i appreciate ya
Another vote here for the tale of Jenny and Screech (full).
Ren is so important to humanity, the world needs to not just hear him, but to LISTEN, just like you did.
"What in the blue alien from fifth element is going on here?" That made me burst out laughing. Fabulous contrast with the way you were staring intently at the screen by the end as he delivered his monologue. One of your best reactions I've seen, to a song/rap/guitar masterclass/performance/story, (what do we even call it?), that captured me the moment I saw it. Great job.
Same
"Hunger" is Stupid Crazy Bars!!!
This Cat can Rap his Ass Off!!!!!!
You're the first reactor I've seen that has noticed there's 3 characters in there, huge props for this reaction.
My view is that the first two characters are the shoulder demon and the actual Ren having a battle of wills. The third character that comes in after the "News Flash" is the eternal Hope but is channeled through Ren.
I've never before heard a song as powerful and deep as this. It gives me goosebumps every time.
I understood it a little differently. There's Ren's two sides, that's two. Then there's the devil, and then there's God, both of whom speak through him. That's how I understood it. The human soul is a battleground between those two eternal forces. It's brilliantly done.
@@zergnub7426 No its a talk between himself and his mental state. As ren said at the end he is human, not god, not speaking for god. He is ren and thats whats important. If it was a battle between the devil and god going on through him it'd cheapen the message hes trying to send. Ren has gone through his life dealing with nonstop sickness and psychosis which literally manifested in hearing another voice in his head and this is him portraying that as hes on his road to recovery
@@empdisaster10 interesting. Thanks
There are 4, at first its Rens depression vs Ren, as Ren gets closer to overcoming his depression, the real enemy, afraid he is about to lose, shows himself as the spirit of Satan, then the last verse is in the spirit of Christ, as it speaks of returning from the east to set the beast on the ocean floor. Christ is hope, among other titles.
@@zergnub7426 FACTS
I ran out of fresh reactions, so I'm double dipping my faves! 😀
Wow thats awesome i appreciate the love
Ren reactions is my new favorite genre. 😆
I'm doing tur same thing!!+
"What in the 'Blue Alien from 5th Element' is going on here!??"...
Ren just got to Canada for treatment's a couple times a week & could be there for up to 6mo's... but he brilliantly pre-recorded song's/vid's & will be releasing them in due time. Thanks for reacting to this. Stay "fYEaaaH", man.
Also... he literally visualized his lyrics. Tiny light in the back casting a darker shadow in front of the brightest light showing lightest shadow. Him being sickly/stiff, then loosening up. Standing (growing) & fluidly moving about in full expression while his feet stay planted. ((iMo))
@Gary Leishman im counting down the minutes for sick boi!
"What in the 'Blue Alien from 5th Element' is going on here!??"... is my reaction every day on the NYC subway... :)
Seriously this guy has become the most impressive new act in the entire music world he is something special if he is in western Canada I would gladly bring him a coffee and let him know how his art has affected my life in monumentally positive ways
@@fredtucker904 I don't know my Canadian geography I'm afraid, but he's in Calgary if that helps...?
I cried.. I cried like a baby. The depression and anxiety I feel on a daily basis was gripping my stomach all the way through this song. The emotions this song pulls from u is absolutely incredible it was haunting beautiful scary just such a ride of emotions just amazing
Be well man
Same
I use this track as a release when things are getting too tough.
I don't comment much. And this comment isn't relevant to this video. But you're an awesome person. Wanted to say that 30 vids ago 👍
Wow, thank you!
Best reaction I’ve seen on Hi Ren by far. You got it immediately. Really enjoyed your breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed!
Yo brother Ray, back to watch this (your first exposure to our Ren) knowing now these days what a RENegade Preacher you are - spreading Ren wherever and however you can - so much so in fact that Ren himself just shouted you out. SO cool watching your initial amazement at this man and his benevolent art.
That's what I'm doing also. Going down the ren reactions he has, its so amazing seeing how his love grew more and more each reaction
@RENegade4lifee LOL yeah I love when he starts throwing things at Federico saying stuff like Ren you can't just start rapping like that and making those noises my brother from another mother of another color LOL 😆
I consider myself to be truly blessed to have been listening to Ren for several years! He is the modern-day Minstrel poet bard!🌿💔
only discovered him yesterday and my mind is blown... this is a masterpiece.!
This is my favourite thing on earth at the moment ren is supr special
Indeed agreed💫
That was my thought as well, the first time I heard him… confirmed on my next Ren viewing, tales of Jenny and Screech.
After Diving head first into the “Ren rabbit hole”….
He is that and sooo much more. Hug
Not sure how I slept on this reaction. Man, you killed this! The highs and lows… you rode them like a champ! I love that you didn’t hold back… I could see that the monologue touched your soul. Thank you for the transparency!
I'm not a fan of people who pause this often, or give speeches between pauses bit you have such a energetic approach and you express yourself well. Maybe that is why I can say your reaction to Ren is one of the best reactions thus far. 😎
Wow i really do appreciate that so much thank u
I can’t tell you how many times I keep coming back. Just to get my emotions out. I’m so controlled most of the time but in these minutes I’m dancing I’m singing(I sound like a beagle🤣) I’m crying and smiling and learning something new about myself everytime.
@@vibereacts05 you increase the power of Ren. I feel your goodness in my bones
I subscribed because of this video. I’m also a sufferer. Thanks for being open about it. It helps the community to speak about it. Especially amongst us men. We bottle this sh*t too much and the voice starts to win.
I realize we don’t know each other, but I’ll tell you as I would anyone else who suffers from depression, I’m here if you need to talk.
Much love and thanks for being you.
Also, "Punching Two Dolphins and a squirrel in the nuts" had me dying laughing for minutes! :)
Dont stop man!
Good to have people like you to watch
My favorite Hi Ren reaction ever
Agreed!
I've watched this particular reaction 4 times now. still my favorite
Tales of Jenny, Screech and Violet - the full trilogy video......Please!
I also love that you commented on the "the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope,"; very powerful lyrics that leads into the previous phrase about Hope. I love watching who reacts to those lyrics and who doesn't. I found a friend that hanged himself 7 years ago, so those lyrics paint a picture for me in my mind, a reminder, and a flood of emotions. again, great reaction :)
🙏🏽
When two men speak like this, I REALLY listen. This was a conversation. This story, this reaction, what an absolute *experience.*
You are the first reactor who has referenced the fifth element, that was my same first reaction 😄
Same lol
Love your REN reactions! I rewatch them all the time.
Thank u for the love
You get it, you can see Rens message. I love that your reaction is heartfelt. Respect for your honesty in your reactions
I'm going to start calling you Uncle Ray the wise❤
Amazing. This is my favorite reaction to this song. I hope Ren sees it.
Ive been caught in a very enjoyable rabbit hole of first reactions to hi ren and no matter how many times i listen it grabs me every me. I truely think this will go down in history as one of the true standouts of all time.
Ive been a huge fan of ren for a few years now and he has too many brilliant songs to pick out a few he is a musical genius and I'm thrilled he's finally getting the attention he deserves
I see the progress of the story as Ren talking with the darkness inside him, and then there's that rough peice where the darkness shows that he's not just inside Ren he's been in everyone from the dawn of time.
And then you get the counter argument from Hope.
Absolute art!
"I don't know what i did to deserve this."
I've literally watched 100s of reactions to this song. You earned a sub and a big thank you. Not sure why it took so long to find you, but I'm glad I did 😂
"What in the blue alien from 5th element is going on?" I just woke up the house busting up laughing, you're hilarious Ray. I actually had a dream about you watching this and it's 5am here I just got up and here it is. Thank you for making me smile I needed it today ❤️ to you and the family ❤️
I've watched almost all of the reaction vids to Hi Ren, and this is the best. You called it right from the start. Your breakdown as the song progressed was perfection. Thanks.
I only discovered Ren a couple of nights ago and I've listened to this song about fifty times already...and every time I tear up before the end. He's the best thing to come along in a looooong time.
Glad you enjoyed!
I had never heard of dude before this. I am speechless. Flabbergasted !! My man is talented! Thank you for the reaction and the introduction Ray!!!!!! FIREEEEEEEEEEEEE 💥💥
When considering suicide and attempt it but something stops you … HOPE, it’s still within you and that’s why you don’t go through with it. This is a powerful song and so beautifully and accurately describes the inner demons we all possess to one degree or another. Great reaction! Wow!!
I’m so excited you’re reacting to this artist!!! I just found him today and he’s a real genius!! I’m so impressed!!✌️😊🧿
Ren is brilliant. ALL of his music is this fantastic. He has instrumentals that are THIS fantastic. He’s a fking gift.
THANK YOU SIR! 🙋♀️❤️🔥❤️🔥🎶🎶🎶🎶 TRILOGY next plz!🙏 It will BLOW YOUR MIND! 😱🤯🤣The Hunger is ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥TOO!🤷♀️ I think he's dropping a new one tomorrow? 🤔 He is a BRILLIANT ARTIST! 👏
Seeing how #HiREN is getting the much needed and deserved attention, makes me happy. Ren settled himself under my skin and no matter how many times I hear or see his music, it get‘s to me on such a deep level, no other Artist is capable of in that magnitude. Liked your reaction, subbed as a consequence. Check out the ‚Tales Trilogy (Jenny, Screech, Violet)‘ and also Money Game, his work with Sam Tompkins and the Band the Big Push. Am sure that a Man of taste such as yourself will appreciate the work REN has been putting out for years. The man is in another Level entirely. Much Love.
Just found Ren about a week ago and I’ve probably seen every reaction to this song there is. Something about seeing how different people connect with it. I am going through depression right now and feel very connected to this song. He has given me hope that I can come out on top. I hope I’m as strong as Ren. Looking forward to more reactions of him, also his new song drops TODAY! Probably going to be straight fire so hope to see a reaction on that!
Great reaction, been watching you since close to the beginning of your channel! Much love
Wow! Love how Ren is helping and watching reactions. I love this reactor too. So glad you are here! I have mental health challenges and Ren has been great! Because I don't feel misunderstood. Take care. And hope you continue to connect and feel that. ❤
That was unbelievable! first time like a decade I heard something that mind blowing original. Also great reaction man, Just found your channel and the passion & enthusiasm for the music is contagious! Not sure how I ended up here but glad i did.
My brother, told you he would blow your mind! Awesome reaction, Ray. 🔥🔥🔥
I've watched many reactions cause this song is very interesting to the least, and you had some very strong points that I have not thought of or heard from others. interesting how you dissected what you saw and heard. ..Bravo... on your thoughts...
great reaction man !! He's like modern day punk , he has blown all the stale music away and makes you rethink what music can be and just how powerful it can be
Your reaction was epic! I’ve been watching reactions to Ren for almost a year now, I love seeing people watching his videos. Since I can’t experience it for the first time ever again-I’m sorta hooked on watching other people see Ren for the first time!
Wonderful, intelligent reaction
from you. Thank you!
Laura from Baltimore Maryland USA
Bro since I found this song I have done nothing but watch Ren videos. It drives my family crazy 🤣. Fiya 🔥
Beautiful observation man he is now integrated his shadow with his ego which is a much healthier place to be
"How to be Me" and "chalk outlines" Ren X Chinchilla (live) are hauntingly beautiful.
And the videos are live performances. So good!
Listen to his triligy. Jennie, Scretch and Violets tale in that order. It will fuck your mind
Your reaction was on point with mine. I've watched about 10 reactions of this, and everyone loved it. But no one saw the beauty I saw in it, but you. This kid is a genius. Some of the best songs. Come from the best stories we live through ourselves. He just tells his story so sublimely. He needs a record deal, without being tainted by the underbelly of Hollywood.
If I could like this more than once I would. You absolutely got this. Your love for this is amazing.
Wow, thank you!
Ren has a new song that is dropping tomorrow. I'm excited to hear it.
After watching dozens of Ren reactions by you, I wanted to come back and rewatch this video. Love how you went from not knowing who Ren was to being a big fan of his, just like I have. And your reactions are always hilarious and entertaining
All of his music is amazing, I love his songs w Chinchilla as well.
Somebody get this man more subscribers... You are the ren of reactions
Of all the reaction videos I've watched in the past three days since I first saw Hi Ren the first time myself( and I have watched *many*) I absolutely love the ones where they, like you, know what's going on right away. While Ren's story is his own I think there are so many of us who struggle with the darkness and our own inner monologue telling us we are worthless, or when ever we show a stint of light and hope tell us we're getting too full of ourselves. Great reaction, man. Great insight and great emotional awareness.
Hello from new Zealand what a great reaction best one ive seen.well spoken.
What in the blue alien from 5th element?!?!
Perfect lol
VIBE
100% best reaction video for HI REN I have seen and couldn't agree with you enough!
He is a serious talent and a gem that I am sure has helped a ton of our fellow neighbors deal with depression and mental illness!
Keep up the work brotha'
Love ya
KB
Yooo I was driving to work this morning thinking how you would love this... Thank you for the awesome reaction. He has a new one dropping today at 2pm est called "Sick Boi" thanks for your reactions my man Ray 💪🙏✌️
“I’m clarity.” Yes. That’s a perfect encapsulation of the message. 🤛🏻
I have watched probably 100 reactions to this song. This is the best one I’ve ever seen. Great job!
I've only started your reaction, but you said (paraphrasing), "This is art. This is a genre of its own." Exactly! Here is what I wrote on the "official version" comment section after hearing it twice... "Genre? What genre. REN is a genre." Okay, back to your reaction! You called out his look of 'doubt' when he insists that he's fine and he's a genus. You're GOOD!! Back to it (I'm reacting to your reaction! LOL). I REALLY liked your commentary after the profound line, "I am the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope.' That almost knocked me out of my chair the first time I heard it. It STILL gives me goosebumps sometimes after easily 50 listens. You exclaimed, "I LOVE HIM!!!" That was so gratifying to see! Completely from the heart!! Your 'conclusions' and closing commentary were some of the most powerful and profound I have heard from any reactor (I've listened to a BUNCH)! Thank you. First time listener to your channel. Liked and subscribed!
Never gets old watching your reaction. ❤
Best reaction I've seen to this hands down!!! Watch the lights and hard beat from one to the other. I didn't notice the first 50 times i watched this but before one note or word he was wheeled in by a pig/ butcher!!! DEEP!!! Grammy, interview with Oprah , number one hits... He's just amazing!!!! Last video even remotely close to this was Thriller and still apples and oranges!!!❤
Ren is lit af. Love it
Ren is a Genius. Love his Runs and Story.
58 yrs old & ❤ REN
lol, "What in the Blue Alien from 5th element is going on here?!" haha. Awesome reaction video! subbed! genius song. I 2nd the other comments that recommend his Trilogy video (Jenny and Screech + Violet) to watch next!
Hands down the best reaction/interpretation of this song, especially in the end! You're definitely a vibe and I appreciate you. Liked, subscribed, and going to check out more of your videos. And I low key wish I could go through the phone for a big unc hug ❤️
Mad respect to you Ray for recognizing the depths this guy went to. Loved it. I'm here for all your Ren reactions. My suggestions:
1. The Tale of Jenny and Screech: ua-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/v-deo.html
2. Money Game part 2: ua-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/v-deo.html
3. The Hunger: ua-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/v-deo.html
Absolutely loved your insightful and brilliant reaction. You nailed it. Definitely subscribed. Thank you 😎👍
I have watched more reactions to Ren & this song than I can count. You, are the first one to nail it on the name & by his words. So many think he has split personality, or it's demons, or other things. You got it. Thank you. I'm living with, successfully, I hope, severe depression & have dealt with the evil shit side of my broken brain for 52 years. "Hi Ren" shows this struggle better than anything I've ever seen. Again, thank you.
I've also one of the guys who watched over 100 reaction videos, and this is one of the best reactions I have seen so far! You were spot on with your analysis. Thanks for this moment.
I genuinely appreciate that you bring emotion and empathy to this reaction as you watch.
What I love most about Hi Ren reactions... The strange look at the very first vocals...compared to the end of it, when the vocals come again... head boping
I love watching these reaction videos as Ren takes you on his journey! The very low and very high emotions he brings up that no one can be prepared for. Buckle up & get out the tissues!
Fun watching this one again 10 months later!!
There are a bunch of great songs from Ren and friends but I'd suggest the trilogy for another AMAZING story. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) is what it's called. It's actually three songs but in one 13 minute video in order. You'll love him more.
I would say, make the popcorn before that video since for a 13 minute video it tells the story that feels like three seasons of your favorite (dark) Netflix show.
PS I so hope Ren sees this. I believe he will love your reaction and he checks out (it seems) 90% of the reactions. He does have a new video coming out tomorrow (1CST and has said he will be in the comments starting around 12:30 CST). However, you still should check out the trilogy .
I'm in the hundreds I think already in Hi Ren reactions. I've written about it and talked so much about it...and yet you managed to give me a new insight and a new perspective...hats off
For more Ren, do The Tales of Jenny, Screech and Violet In that order as 1 video (the songs are a 3 part interconnected series)
I absolutely LOVE your love for Ren! The way you support and advocate for him, speaks volumes about your character.💯💯💯💖💖💖I have so much love for all of us who stand behind Ren 10 toes down. No matter what!👏👏👏💖💖💖💯💯💯 #Ren4eva My absolute favorite reaction for "Hi Ren", hands down!!!👏👏👏💖💖💖
Lyrical genius, incredibly talented! Ren is beyond inspirational, thank you!
You got this So quickly. Love you!! Sue
I first watched Hi 5 days ago and felt so many different levels of blown away that I’ve watched about 20 reaction videos since then to see if I was just crazy in feeling so much. Lots of then mentioned Ren’s talent and vulnerability and creativity are tops, and a few stated thank you to Ren because they knew his video was helping people, but you are the first reactor to fully understand what Ren was saying and to have such a powerful I love you Ren reaction. That is exactly how I felt. So much truth and honestly and pain, still makes me cry when I see it and I’m so happy that it’s blowing up so hard. Peace and thank you
12:44 "He's rapping with his face"!
My dude ... the greatest, simplest observation of an artists expressiveness I've ever heard!
I realize you'll never see this message but i gotta say it anyways. I got introduced to ren and you both via this video!! So thank you! Have watched it numerous times and nobody breaks it down like u do
Thank you i appreciate that
Keep rocking brother
You said he's amazing, way before the masterpiece really got started